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Physical Education & Coaching at Western Illinois University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Education & Coaching, you may want to check out the program at Western Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Illinois University sits in Macomb, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 physical education & coaching degrees were awarded at Western Illinois University.

Online Class Availability at Western Illinois University

Many students take online classes at Western Illinois University. Of 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Education & Coaching Rankings at Western Illinois University

Use these rankings to compare Western Illinois University’s Physical Education & Coaching program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 58
Best Value	Illinois	#3 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#8 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 28
Best Value	Nationwide	#40 of 322
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#90 of 161

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Physical Education & Coaching graduates at Western Illinois University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Physical Education & Coaching graduates at Western Illinois University are 40% women (4) and 60% men (6).

Physical Education & Coaching Bachelor’s Program at Western Illinois University

Among the 10 bachelor’s physical education & coaching degrees awarded at Western Illinois University, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Education & Coaching bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Physical Education & Coaching bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, below the national average of 31%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Physical Education & Coaching Graduates

Those who complete Physical Education & Coaching program at Western Illinois University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Physical Education & Coaching graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,688
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$83,105
Coaches and Scouts	$78,709
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$54,441

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.